Ariana Grande has seen how fans have been shipping her with Cynthia Erivo during the Wicked promotional cycle, to the point where some people think there's actually something going on between the two stars in real life.

Ariana Grande is addressing speculation she and her “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo are romantically involved following a months-long literally hands-on press tour. The 31-year-old “Into You” singer talked to The Hollywood Reporter about the public perception of their dynamic.

It’s safe to say everyone looks back at last year’s Wicked press tour with uhh fond memories as the One Last Time hitmaker, 31, and the Harriet Tubman actress, 38, were often seen holding each other’s hands, reflecting on their close bond, and crying. There was a lot of crying.

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Ariana Grande is promising a different moviegoing experience in Oz with Wicked: For Good. Grande, 31, appeared at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Sunday, Feb. 9, where she told an audience during a moderated conversation with Dave Karger that the follow up to 2024's Wicked: Part One will have a different feel when fans see her character Glinda and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) on the big screen again.

The Oscar nominee also told IndieWire about who she's rooting for on the current season of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Look: We get why people would like to see Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande perform “Defying Gravity” at the Oscars: 22 years after its debut, Stephen Schwartz’s anthem remains a genuine showstopper, the one bit of Jon M.

Cynthia Erivo is already going to the Oscars as a best actress nominee for “ Wicked ,” but some have expected the star to have a bigger spotlight during the ceremony. As reported by Puck, the Academy is looking to open the telecast with a medley of “Wicked” songs performed by Erivo and her co-star Ariana Grande.

Cynthia Erivo got a nomination for her work in "Wicked" at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards! On the red carpet, the actress spoke to Access Hollywood guest correspondent Emily Orozco about the beloved film and its upcoming Part 2,

And if you need proof, just ask his Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo. On a recent episode of his Las Culturistas podcast with Matt Rogers, Yang shared his thoughts on the 2025 Grammys—and naturally, Erivo’s powerhouse performance got a well-deserved shoutout.